jdn. ans Bett fesseln

to confine someone to bed, literally or figuratively (e

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Noun

Bett n.

Verb

fesseln

Topic

Körper und Gesundheit

In a sentence

Die schwere Krankheit fesselt den alten Mann seit Monaten ans Bett.

How it is used

Means to confine someone to bed, literally or figuratively (e.g., by illness). Neutral to formal register. Use in medical contexts, e.g., 'Die Krankheit fesselt ihn ans Bett.' Not used for playful restraint.

Other verbs that go with Bett

This is the choice the collocation turns on.

• das Bett beziehen / überziehento put fresh sheets on the bed
• im Bett bleibento stay in bed
• im Bett liegento be lying in bed
• ins Bett gehento go to bed (to sleep)
• ins Bett nässento wet the bed
• jdn. ins Bett bringento put someone to bed (tuck in)
• jdn. ins Bett schickento send someone to bed (as order)
• zu Bett bringento put someone to bed

All collocations with Bett